How to Dial-In Espresso to Make Espresso Taste GOOD!

So you've finally learned how to use an espresso maker, but now you need to master how to make espresso taste good! Steven's here to walk you through the best steps on how to adjust espresso by taste. Whether you're a coffee expert or just beginning to make espresso at home, these tips will help you make delicious espresso!

If you haven't already, be sure to watch our espresso basics video, which will give you a foundation on how to make espresso.

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[jackula]

Do you start the time as soon as you press the button to include pre-infusion or do you start it when the first drop of espresso comes out? Thanks :)

[karenyu]

Great video! I'm a beginner and just bought this machine. I'm going through all your videos on the basics. My question is, Why is your basket 19 grams instead of 18g? If I have the same machine, how do I know if I have a 18g or 19 g basket? Thank you!

[tearsofice]

When you're single dosing where is your grind amount level at (the dial beside the power button)?

[michaelr]

Hi Home grounds. I just purchased this machine based on your other review. Trying to dial in right now.
I started at a grind of 5 (based on manufacturer) 5, 4, 3, 2 did not hit the "espresso" pressure range. Finally dialing all the way to 1 did it.
Double shot = 18g dose : 25-27 sec : 36g yeild espresso.
A few questions if you can answer:
-Is it normal to have to dial the grind all the way to 1? Seems like I'm tamping pretty well & down until I cannot see the steel tamper ring

-The Breville instructions don't say anything about the pre-infusion. It doesn't' look like my gauge is "pre-infusing" prior to extraction. I cant tell in your video if you are hitting the button a certain way

-Also if you can suggest when to start the timer - right when I hit the double shot button, or after the first drip of espresso comes out?

thanks for the great videos!

[endlessocean]

Nice video! But, I think the lightening is pretty dark. Maybe you can add more light in your kitchen.

[CoffeeChannel]

For great espresso you need to start with a great coffee.

[joshuamak]

You skipped all the parts I wanted to see :(